Litigation Legal Assistant

Michael Page; California; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Hybrid work model (2 days from home)

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in the Los Angeles area to provide essential administrative support to a team of eight attorneys. The role involves filing pleadings, drafting documents, and maintaining litigation calendars in a hybrid onsite/offsite setup.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation support experience and strong MS Office and document management skills. Expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal support experience.
• Ability to work in office 3 days a week 9:00-5:30.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and litigation procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file state and federal court pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, discovery materials, and other case-related filings for attorney review.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for briefs, motions, and other court submissions.
• Manage and update litigation calendars, tracking court deadlines, filing requirements, hearings, depositions, and key case milestones.
• Coordinate electronic filings through state and federal court systems and ensure timely submission of all required documents.
• Coordinate with attorneys to schedule meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• Assist with document production and discovery processes.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Maintain and update case calendars, deadlines, and schedules.
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and managing correspondence.
• Support attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and managing case materials.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document management systems

Job description

The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide critical general administrative support to a team of 8 attorneys, as well as prepare state/federal filing, draft documents, create tables of contents/authorities, and maintain litigation calendars.

This top ranked law firm has offices all over the world. Their LA office has about 100 people. This role is 3 day a week onsite.

Description

• Prepare, review, and file state and federal court pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, discovery materials, and other case-related filings for attorney review.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for briefs, motions, and other court submissions.
• Manage and update litigation calendars, tracking court deadlines, filing requirements, hearings, depositions, and key case milestones.
• Coordinate electronic filings through state and federal court systems and ensure timely submission of all required documents.
• Coordinate with attorneys to schedule meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• Assist with document production and discovery processes.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Maintain and update case calendars, deadlines, and schedules.
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and managing correspondence.
• Support attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and managing case materials.

Profile

A successful Litigation Legal Assistant should have:

• 5+ years of litigation legal support experience.
• Ability to work in office 3 days a week 9:00-5:30.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and litigation procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $125,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k with a company match.
• Hybrid work model with 2 days per week to work from home.
• Excellent long-term career trajectory and opportunity to grow your skillset with top attorneys.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.